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Originally Posted by daveagogo1
It was stated by GM reps at the Fbody gathering last weekend that the prototypes are done. Was also stated that it came in at 3450lbs with the LT1 with very familiar gen 5 looks on a smaller platform.
No way to know if that is true or smoke but, i doubt anyone from GM would have said that at the longest running Fbody show in America if it wasn't.
I am inclined to believe it as the car will be at the Detroit auto show in Jan. That car has to be ready to show off in just over 6 months so clearly there are prototypes behind the curtain.
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Originally Posted by daveagogo1
Let me go on record as saying this. I did not attend myself but several buddies did. GM once again had a decent presence at the show as they always do. They brought out a C7, Z/28 and a spring edition car. During the course of the show the above was stated to quite a few people during one of the many talks. Is any of it true? Who knows but, as i said earlier i doubt anyone would just blurt out random jibberish at a major Fbody gathering. Guess we will have to see. I hope it is even mostly true lol.
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An Alpha-based 2-dr Camaro, in "LT" trim (non-V8) could easily come in under 3500 lb. With the necessary HD suspension, brakes and driveline, combined with larger wheels and tires, that an LT1-engined version would require, I can see a savings of about 300 lb. over the current 3920 base SS. More savings if they go to forged rims on all V8s, and stay away from heavier 20" rims/tires.